Gothic anime girl in a striped dress and backpack before a spooky castle with a “Back to School” banner

Gothic illustration of a girl with braids in a black dress

By @Sealine · Jan 1, 2026

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@justrob I had a basic gothic girl back to school prompt on another site. I decided to test your style first and adopted your Halloween Burton style* for the test. Since you're a flux guy and I'm a gpt girl, I tested in gpt. I think the style first (left) gave her more attitude and Wednesday vibe than subject first (right). I think it's more than just different seeds. I plan to try with a longer prompt too. *Note I mostly used this style but had to omit artist names as gpt will not accept them.

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A moody gothic illustration featuring a pale, brooding girl with braided hair, clutching a "Back to School" book and a skull pendant. She stands in a purple-tinted, haunted landscape with a towering manor, full moon, and twisting vines, conveying dark fantasy and Halloween vibes.

A moody Gothic anime-inspired scene featuring a girl in a striped dress and choker carrying a backpack, standing before a dark, ornate castle crowned with pumpkins. The moonlit night, swirling skies, and Halloween decor create a eerie, fantasy mood, perfect for dark fantasy and school-themed spooky art.

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@DavidP · Jan 1, 2026
Both are excellent. Agree with your assessments. I think it is interesting to develop the style based on artist(s) and then leave out the names. I don't really fully understand how the GAI works, uses training data etc. but imagine the processing could be quite different with and without actual names. Also demands a lot more from the prompter, heading into the territory @justrob takes us into in terms of really appreciating the technique and style of an artist